Wherever you are on your journey through grief there are warm hugs and support here for you.
"I felt like I was the only person in the world who had a baby that had died." Mother.
If you would like to meet other bereaved parents in your local area there are groups in Lancaster, Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal.
We are very pleased to be offering support meetings once a month for bereaved parents. If you have lost your precious baby or child you are very welcome to come along and have a safe, compassionate and understanding place to share with other bereaved parents. We create a gentle and nurturing space where we will 'hold the space' for you to be able to share and connect if you wish to, or simply be, if that's what will serve you best.
If you require any further information or would simply like to ask something to help you feel more comfortable to attend, please email Val at enquiries@tigerlilytrust.co.uk
I look forward to connecting with you there, love and light, Val x x x
To be held at:-
Lancaster
Firbank Children's Centre, Firbank Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire. LA1 3HL 2pm - 3.30pm
Monthly meetings - two months for newly bereaved parents (within the last 3 years) then the third month is open to all bereaved parents, including those with historical losses.
Monthly meetings – held on the 3rd Friday in every month. Two months for newly bereaved parents (within the last 3 years) then the third month is open to all bereaved parents, including those with historical losses.
Dates – 20th January - newly bereaved meeting (last 3yrs)
17th February - newly bereaved meeting (last 3yrs)
17th March – open to all bereaved parents
21st April - newly bereaved meeting (last 3yrs)
19th May - newly bereaved meeting (last 3yrs)
16th June - open to all bereaved parents
21st July - newly bereaved meeting (last 3yrs)
18th August - newly bereaved meeting (last 3yrs)
15th September - open to all bereaved parents
20th October - newly bereaved (last 3yrs)
17th November - newly bereaved (last 3yrs)
15th December - open to all bereaved parents
Kendal
Riverside Hotel, Stramongate Bridge, Beezon Rd, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 6EL 6pm - 8pm
Monthly meetings for newly bereaved parents (within the last 3 years)
Dates - 2nd January 2017
6th February 2017
6th March 2017
3rd April 2017
1st May 2017
5th June 2017
3rd July 2017
7th August 2017
4th September 2017
2nd October 2017
6th November 2017
4th December 2017
Barrow-in-Furness
Sure Start Centre, Greengate Children's Centre, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1BG
Monthly meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Monday in every month.
9th and 23rd January 2017
13th and 27th February 2017
13th and 27th March 2017
10th and 24th April 2017
8th and 22nd May 2017
12th and 26th June 2017
10th and 24th July 2017
14th and 28th August 2017
11th and 25th September 2017
9th and 23rd October 2017
13th and 27th November 2017
11th December 2017
If you are wishing to attend but would like to check in with us beforehand you can contact Rebecca Bleackley at FGH Maternity Unit on 01229 491098 or email Bereavement.Midwives@mbht.nhs.uk or email Val at enquiries@tigerlilytrust.co.uk
One to One Support
If you would like to meet up with a bereaved Mother one to one this can be arranged for you.
" all I wanted was to talk to another bereaved Mother who understood " Mother.
Many of us know first hand how much comfort and support simply talking to another bereaved parent can give. The reassurance of talking to someone else who has been affected by the death of a baby or child and who is nearby to meet is invaluable. Sometimes just sitting together and sharing our hearts can be the most healing balm. Please email Val at enquiries@tigerlilytrust.co.uk who can arrange this for you.
Please don't feel alone with your feelings, we are here for you, just reach out and take our hand.
Much love and light, Val x x x